SFO to Point Reyes & Marin Coast Car Service

Direct flat-rate Black SUV and limousine transfer from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Point Reyes National Seashore, Inverness, Olema, Stinson Beach, Muir Beach, Muir Woods, and Mount Tamalpais — 40 min to Muir Beach, 1 hr 15 min to Olema / Point Reyes Station. Manka's Inverness Lodge, Olema House, Nick's Cove, The Pelican Inn coordination. Half-day Tomales Bay oyster + Point Reyes Lighthouse tours. Real-time flight tracking, no surge pricing, CPUC TCP# 9225, since 1986.

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1:15
SFO to Olema / Point Reyes Station
40 min
SFO to Muir Beach & Pelican Inn
1962
Point Reyes National Seashore est. by JFK
2,571 ft
Mount Tamalpais summit (East Peak)

The SFO to Marin Coast Corridor

Marin County's Pacific coast is the closest dramatic coastline to San Francisco — redwoods, beaches, oyster farms, and one of America's most beautiful national seashores, all within an hour of SFO. The corridor splits into two natural sub-regions divided by Mount Tamalpais:

South Marin Coast (CA-1 via Mt Tam)

Drive: US-101 North to CA-1 west at Tam Junction, over Mount Tamalpais to the coast. Famously winding; slow but spectacular.

Destinations: Muir Woods (35-45 min), Muir Beach + Pelican Inn (40-45 min), Stinson Beach (50-60 min), Bolinas (the famously hidden town, 1 hr 5 min).

North Marin / Point Reyes (Sir Francis Drake Blvd)

Drive: US-101 North through San Rafael, west on Sir Francis Drake Blvd through San Anselmo + Lagunitas + Samuel P. Taylor State Park to Olema.

Destinations: Olema (1 hr 15 min), Point Reyes Station (1 hr 20 min), Inverness (1 hr 25 min), Point Reyes Lighthouse (2 hrs to lighthouse parking), Marshall / Tomales Bay oyster farms (1 hr 35 min).

Marin Coast Inns & Lodges We Serve

Manka's Inverness Lodge (Inverness)

The legendary 1917 hunting lodge restored by chef-owner Margaret Grade. Rebuilt after the 2006 fire and recently reopened — a culinary destination as much as a lodging one. Reservations months ahead.

Olema House (Olema)

The renovated 1876 inn at the gateway to Point Reyes National Seashore — full restoration as a contemporary boutique hotel with Due West restaurant on-site.

Nick's Cove (Marshall, Tomales Bay)

Waterfront cottages directly on Tomales Bay with the iconic Nick's Cove restaurant + Boat Shack pier dining. Oysters on the half shell over the water.

The Pelican Inn (Muir Beach)

English country inn built 1979 by Charles Felix — Tudor-style pub + 7 guest rooms 200 yards from Muir Beach. One of Marin's most romantic lodgings.

Cottages at Point Reyes Seashore (Olema)

Self-contained cottages on 100+ acres at the Olema gateway. Family-and-pet-friendly, walking distance to the Bear Valley Visitor Center.

Inverness Hotel + cottages

Small inns scattered through Inverness Park + along Tomales Bay (Inverness Way, Tomales Bay Cottages, Tomales Bay Resort). All within walking distance to Saltwater Oyster Depot.

Cavallo Point Lodge (Sausalito) — full property page

Historic Fort Baker buildings at the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge, restored 2008. 142 rooms, Murray Circle Michelin 1-star, Healing Arts Spa, parade-ground wedding venue. Often paired with Marin coast itineraries as the SFO-side bookend — SFO 30-40 min via Alexander Ave exit. See our full Cavallo Point property page.

Acqua Hotel (Mill Valley)

Modern lodge at the foot of Mount Tamalpais — convenient base for hiking Mt Tam, visiting Muir Woods, and dining in Mill Valley village.

Stinson Beach houses

Vacation rentals + Sandpiper Lodging at the beach. Three-mile sand beach + Bolinas Lagoon. We coordinate luggage handoff with rental managers.

Tomales Bay Oyster Farms & Point Reyes Lighthouse

Tomales Bay is the West Coast's oldest commercial oyster-farming region. The Lighthouse is the Point Reyes peninsula's signature landmark since 1870. Combined, they're the heart of the half-day Point Reyes experience — and we know the timing.

Hog Island Oyster Company (Marshall)

The iconic Tomales Bay picnic experience — reserve a picnic table at the farm (months in advance for weekends), shuck your own, BYO wine and cheese (Cowgirl Creamery up the road). About 1 hr 35 min from SFO. Drop-off + scheduled re-pickup.

Tomales Bay Oyster Company (Marshall)

The older, more rustic alternative — oysters by the dozen direct from the farm. Less crowded than Hog Island, walk-in friendly.

Point Reyes Lighthouse (1870)

Open Friday-Monday weather permitting. From the lighthouse parking area it's a 0.4-mile walk + 308 steps down to the lighthouse itself. Whale-watching January-April. About 2 hrs from SFO via Sir Francis Drake Blvd.

Cowgirl Creamery (Point Reyes Station)

The artisan cheese maker that put Point Reyes on the culinary map — Mt Tam triple-cream, Red Hawk, Pierce Point. Tasting room + Tomales Bay Foods cafe attached.

Sample Marin Coast Itineraries from SFO

Half-day Tomales Bay oyster tour

SFO arrival → Hog Island Oyster picnic (Marshall, 11am reservation) → Cowgirl Creamery cheese tasting (Point Reyes Station) → Point Reyes Lighthouse → sunset return to hotel. 6-7 hours total. Multi-stop chauffeur retainer recommended.

Muir Woods + Pelican Inn half-day

SFO arrival → Muir Woods (booked parking entry, 1.5-hour walk) → Muir Beach → Pelican Inn lunch (English pub fare) → back to SFO or downtown hotel. 4-5 hours.

Stinson Beach + Bolinas day

SFO arrival → CA-1 over Mt Tam → Stinson Beach (3 miles of sand + Bolinas Lagoon) → Bolinas (the famously hidden town, no road signs) → Olema for lunch at Sir + Star → return. 6-7 hours.

Mount Tamalpais summit + Mountain Theater

SFO arrival → Pantoll Ranger Station → East Peak summit (2,571 ft, panoramic Bay views) → West Point Inn or Mountain Home Inn lunch → descent to Mill Valley. Trailhead drop-off + retainer for hikers also available.

Multi-day Point Reyes weekend

Friday arrival SFO → Olema House check-in → Tomales Bay oysters Saturday → Sunday Point Reyes Lighthouse + Drake's Beach → Monday return SFO. Multi-day retainer chauffeur + flexible scheduling.

SFO arrival → Manka's dinner same night

Late-afternoon SFO arrival → direct transfer to Manka's Inverness Lodge (1 hr 25 min) → dinner at Manka's restaurant → overnight. Margaret Grade's tasting menu requires reservation weeks ahead.

SFO to Point Reyes & Marin Coast — Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the drive from SFO to Point Reyes / Olema?

SFO to Olema (the gateway to Point Reyes National Seashore) is about 1 hour 15 minutes in light traffic, roughly 50 miles. The route runs US-101 North across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sir Francis Drake Boulevard west through San Anselmo and Lagunitas to Olema. Inverness adds 10 minutes beyond Olema. Add 20-40 minutes during weekend or commute traffic crossing the Golden Gate.

How long is the drive from SFO to Stinson Beach or Muir Beach?

SFO to Muir Beach (Pelican Inn) is about 40-45 minutes via CA-1 over Mount Tamalpais. SFO to Stinson Beach is about 50-60 minutes — same route, 10 minutes north of Muir Beach. The CA-1 stretch from Tam Junction to Stinson is famously winding and slow; we drive it at a comfortable pace and never push the timing.

What hotels in Point Reyes / Marin Coast do you regularly serve?

Manka's Inverness Lodge, Olema House, Nick's Cove (Tomales Bay), Cottages at Point Reyes Seashore, Inverness Hotel, Stinson Beach houses, The Pelican Inn at Muir Beach, Acqua Hotel Mill Valley, Cavallo Point Lodge (Sausalito). We coordinate with hotel concierge for arrival announcements and luggage handling.

Can you arrange Tomales Bay oyster farm and Point Reyes lighthouse tours?

Yes. Tomales Bay is the West Coast's oldest oyster-farming region, anchored by Hog Island Oyster Company (Marshall, reservations required) and Tomales Bay Oyster Company. The Point Reyes Lighthouse (1870) is open Friday-Monday weather permitting. Half-day tours typically combine Hog Island lunch + Cowgirl Creamery + the lighthouse.

Do you handle Muir Woods National Monument transfers?

Yes — Muir Woods now requires a Parking Reservation in advance (book at GoMuirWoods.com); we handle drop-off and re-pickup with confirmed entry times. Combine with Muir Beach + Pelican Inn lunch for a half-day. From SFO to Muir Woods is about 35-45 minutes via CA-1.

What about Mount Tamalpais summit or Mt Tam hiking trailheads?

Yes — we drop hikers at the Pantoll Ranger Station (Steep Ravine + Matt Davis), East Peak (summit hike), Mountain Theater, or West Point Inn access trail. Trailhead retainer + scheduled re-pickup recommended; cell service is limited on the mountain.

Can you do a half-day Marin Coast tour from SFO?

Yes. Popular routes: (1) Sausalito + Cavallo Point + Muir Woods + Muir Beach + Pelican Inn lunch (4-5 hrs); (2) Stinson Beach + Bolinas + Olema + Point Reyes Station + Hog Island lunch (6-7 hrs); (3) Full Marin coastal loop via CA-1 to Point Reyes Lighthouse + Drake's Beach + return via Sir Francis Drake (7-8 hrs).

What's the difference between Inverness, Olema, and Point Reyes Station?

Olema (pop. 60) sits at the CA-1 / Sir Francis Drake junction — Olema House + Sir + Star restaurant. Point Reyes Station (pop. 850, 2 miles north) is the commercial hub with Cowgirl Creamery, Pine Cone Diner. Inverness (pop. 1,300, 4 miles west) sits on Tomales Bay — Manka's + Saltwater Oyster Depot. Drive time between any two: 5-10 minutes.

How much does SFO to Point Reyes / Marin Coast Black SUV service cost?

We quote flat rates per route — never surge pricing. SFO to Olema, Inverness, Point Reyes Station, Stinson Beach, Muir Beach, Sausalito, or Mill Valley are all single flat-rate transfers regardless of traffic. Multi-stop tours are hourly retainer chauffeur service. Call +1-650-876-1777 or use the Get a Quote form.

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